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This bill exempts the West Virginia Department of Health from certain purchasing restrictions when implementing the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a significant initiative aimed at improving rural healthcare, modernizing delivery systems, enhancing workforce development, and advancing health technology. The program, funded by federal grants and overseen by the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), requires rapid and compliant use of funds within strict deadlines to avoid financial penalties or jeopardizing future funding. Therefore, this bill allows the Department of Health to bypass standard state purchasing rules (outlined in sections §5A-3-1 and §5A-3-3 of the code) to ensure timely and effective implementation of this crucial program.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

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